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calories

The burdens of bread

In an increasingly gluten-sensitive, carb-conscious world, bread is getting a tough rap—and it's not often warranted.

Dieting—a piece of cake

Want to manage your calories but still enjoy a slice of the sweet stuff? Learn some simple ingredient substitutions and develop a discerning eye for size.

What’s your calorie-burning clock?

We burn 10 percent more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the early morning hours.

The health benefits of eating earlier

Timing is everything—boost weight loss by about 25 percent just by eating 70 percent of each day's calories between breakfast and lunch.

Fuel up for your workouts

A physician assistant shares what we should eat before and after exercise ... and how to time it.

Yes, there is room for chocolate in your diet

Look for products with 70 percent cocoa or higher.

For dieters, more protein equals more satisfaction

Obtaining 15 percent of your daily calories through meat, nuts or other sources will leave you feeling fuller and help conserve muscle as you lose fat.

Top 10 calorie-burning exercises

The more you weigh and the higher the intensity of your workout, the more calories you'll burn.

Cutting out late night calories

There's evidence that a shortened eating pattern could prevent obesity.

Crash diets may derail your heart health

People with heart troubles should talk to their doctor before undertaking any significant changes to their eating habits.

Holiday parties minus the calorie crunch

Use these 5 easy tips to avoid a diet disaster.

Fight the freshman 15

Stave off extra pounds and defy the odds with these 5 practical tips.